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I’ve mentioned this before but it’s worth repeating. The finish work you do on your doodles is what makes it art. It’s subtle sometimes. Other times it’s drastic. But it’s important. It gives your lines dimension and makes them more solid. Check out this before and after. Then try it.

I love every one of them and am honored you liked this challenge enough to participate and share! Comment below if there’s another doodle on this site you’d like to see a tutorial, prompt or challenge for.

Like this:

Many of my friends have been asking for tips to better doodles. One of the most important things in transforming doodles into art is how you finish it. And by that I mean after you’ve sketched it, what do you to take it to the next level?

My favorite finish work is to accentuate curves by thickening them at the height if their extension as seen in the top section of the image below. Another great way to finish your work is to fill in large areas with black, also shown below.